The horses at Kingholm Quay
I photographed this series of horse images at Kingholm Quay completely by chance. I was meaning to walk to the nearby skateboard rink to capture …
Dumfries events – #ParkingSpace with the Stove
Parking Space (#ParkingSpace) is a urban public art event,conceived and implemented by the Stove Network, that resulted from the creatives’ endeavour to take over the …
The Stove Network alternative AGM 2014
If the word AGM conjures a formal corporate event in your mind, the Stove Network’s 2014 candle-lit annual general meeting was quite an alternative. Of all …
Shadows and alleys – more portraits on the streets of Dumfries
We are back for more urban portraits on the streets of Dumfries with Suzi and her mum. It’s the early stages of the project so I am …
Autumnal walk along Glencaple Road
Catching up with my blog posts – it’s nice to post something from my sunny September Dumfries Diaries images when it’s wet, cold and dark …
Urban photography recce – alleys and shadows
After the bright colours of Dumfries summer festivals, carnivals and pageants I became curiously drawn to inky monochromes and moody black and whites. I noticed this …
Moxie and Co | Urban Portraits Dumfries (Part 1)
It’s the first shoot for Urban Portraits Dumfries project – and an exciting challenge. Moxie, the Herald at the Stove, responded to my open call …
#existinphotos – a moving message from Sue Bryce
I had a lump in my throat when I watched Sue Bryce, a portrait photographer and educator, encouraging people to #existinphotos during her CreativeLive…
Nithraid 2014 – another success for the Stovies!
Nithraid 2014 is a return of a fun and spirited public celebration of the River Nith crossing Dumfries. Masterminded and organised by The Stove artists’ collective…
Last day of summer at Crichton gardens
On the last day of summer, an hour before sunset I found myself walking in Crichton gardens trying to compare how much they changed since my …